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Kingpins NY prepares for January 2026 edition, with Kering-backed denim lab

Kingpins is gearing up for its January 2026 edition, during which it will not only welcome back an array of leading denim suppliers, but also pave the way for emerging creatives championing sustainability at their core. The event will run from January 21 to 22 at Pier 36/Basketball City in New York, where exhibitors representing the global...

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Kingpins 2025: How trade conflicts and inflation are affecting the denim industry

In October, the SugarFactory event hall in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, traditionally turns indigo blue. Denim professionals and enthusiasts gather there for Kingpins, the leading denim trade show where new innovations and trends are presented. During the October edition, amidst the enthusiasm, there was also a sense of concern. How severely are...

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Lenzing’s Vision Beyond Kingpins Amsterdam: Collaborative Innovation as the Catalyst for Denim’s Future

Halfway through 2025, the global denim community continues to evolve and adapt to the changing tides of consumer preferences and market sentiments. Recent industry events such as Kingpins Amsterdam have unveiled some of the latest innovations, trends evolving around traditional craftsmanship and collaborations that will continue to shape the...

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Kingpins Amsterdam renews: From sourcing to knowledge sharing

The fashion sector is in motion, and Kingpins is moving with it. Under the leadership of the new chief executive officer, Vivian Wang, the trade fair showed on April 16 and 17 in the Sugarfactory in Halfweg (near Amsterdam) that the denim platform is more than a sourcing event. During the second day, it became clear that knowledge and technology...

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The Lycra Company presents Lycra® EcoMade bio-derived fibre at Kingpins Amsterdam

The LYCRA Company, a global leader in the development of innovative and sustainable solutions for the apparel industry, showcased its bio-derived LYCRA® EcoMade fibre at the Kingpins Amsterdam trade show on April 16 and 17. Visitors were able to discover an immersive virtual reality experience at its stand, Blue Area 11. It traced the product's...

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Kingpins Amsterdam returns with new CEO: Five questions about what to expect

Denim fair Kingpins returns to the Amsterdam region for a new edition on 16 and 17 of April. Amongst the changes are a new Made in Japan section, a Jeanius Hub and a new CEO. Fashion United speaks to CEO Vivian Wang about all the newness. Kingpins is getting some new features this april. Why was it important to implement Newness? We want both...

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The LYCRA Company and Diamond Denim Exhibit Sustainable “7 Styles for 7 Days” Collection at Kingpins Amsterdam

The LYCRA Company, a global leader in sustainable fiber and technology solutions for the apparel industry, has partnered with Diamond Denim, a vertically integrated textile mill within the Sapphire Group, to showcase an innovative denim collection at Kingpins Amsterdam, which takes place April 16 – 17. The “7 Styles for 7 Days” capsule...

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Denim trade fair Kingpins appoints new CEO

Vivian Wang has been appointed CEO of Kingpins Show, after the denim fair's founder, Andrew Olah, announced his decision to step down. Olah will remain as an advisor, according to the press release. Wang has been involved with Kingpins since its inception, and had previously served as managing director and head of sales for a long period of...

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Denim trends for SS25: Men's shorts and fashion for global culture

The denim fair Kingpins celebrated its tenth anniversary edition in Amsterdam last week. A highlight of the fair was the trend presentation by its long-term partner Denim Dudes, which this time round was dedicated to denim trends for the spring/summer 2026 season and thus shed light on topics relevant to fashion professionals, such as consumer...

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The future of denim fits at Kingpins: 'Clothing should shape the wearer, not the other way around'

A panel discussion on the first day of denim trade fair Kingpins put forth the topic of the future of denim fits to visitors. Dubbed 'Future Fit Forum', the discussion, moderated by Michelle Branch, founder and creative director of US-based Markt & Twigs, Inc., a global creative company specialising in denim innovations, took place between Carme...

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The LYCRA® Brand, Jeanologia and Global Denim are set to present at Kingpins Show NYC their latest project: ONENESS, Americas for the Americas

In a collaborative effort major denim supply chain players. International fiber maker The LYCRA Company, Mexico ́s fabric leading Mill Global Denim® and innovating Spanish finishing technology company Jeanologia®, have joined forces in a partnership to enhance the benefits of nearshoring in the Americas, and open brands and suppliers the...

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In Pictures: Kingpins returns to China after five-year hiatus

Following a five-year hiatus from the region, denim trade show Kingpins returned to China to once again host its denim-centric event as part of an ongoing global strategy to strengthen its global community. Kingpins China, which took place between May 23 to 25, welcomed over 40 B2B exhibitors and 20 B2C exhibitors, who were on display to the 700...